My second quilt of 2026 is done - Musical - Orange Strips Quilt.
Accents - I chose to make the columns random so there was little chance of my seams looking misaligned. I chose an orange cotton poly blend and added random strips which were appliques to the 11" fabric squares. I then added gold sash pieces in different heights and placements to ensure that my columns in the end where the same length.
Quilting - This was done randomly based on the shapes that were in each column. The thread is a gold color.
Batting - The batting is a flannel sheet.
Binding - I was advised to make the binding orange and I am glad I listened. It did mean changing my mind about the self binding I was going to make with the gold backer. Cut to 3" folded in half, sewed to the front and fold over to the back. Stitched right next to the binding from the front to catch the fold over on the back. I followed this video for the installation of the binding and will likely continue this process.
Measurements: 40.75"W x 65" T
It took time over 4 days to get it done. It will be donated to Project Linus.
Note: I made my seam attaching the bind generous because of the width of the binding but in the end I had to trim the quilt edge to have the binding fold over nicely. Not sure what happened there.
It is hanging on the the dowel I set up above the trim on the closet doors in the craft room. You can see more details on it here.
